Little Black Classics Box Set

The Penguin Little Black Classics collection features a remarkable set of 80 books that highlight the diverse literary offerings of Penguin Classics. This impressive series spans geographic locations from India to Greece and cultural histories from the United States to Britain, reaching to all corners of the globe. It includes a vast range of literary forms such as fiction, poetry, essays, and maxims penned by renowned authors like Chekhov, Balzac, Ovid, Austen, Sappho, and Dante. Readers can explore an array of themes and styles, making it easy to find something that suits any mood. These Little Black Classics pay homage to the extensive and varied selections available in the Penguin Classics catalog.Among the titles in this collection are notable works such as "The Atheist's Mass" by Honoré de Balzac, "The Beautifull Cassandra" by Jane Austen, "The Communist Manifesto" by Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx, and "Cruel Alexis" by Virgil. The series also includes texts like "The Dhammapada," "The Dolphins, the Whales and the Gudgeon" by Aesop, "The Eve of St Agnes" by John Keats, and "The Fall of Icarus" by Ovid. Such a compilation offers a rich tapestry of literature, with each book accessible for its unique contribution to global storytelling.